School Overview
Amherst Regional High School (ARHS), located in Amherst, Massachusetts, serves as the primary secondary school for the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and social advocacy, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and a robust arts and extracurricular program. The school is highly regarded for its inclusive environment, reflecting the intellectual and progressive culture of the surrounding university town, which is home to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst College, and Hampshire College.

Beyond its academic offerings, ARHS is recognized for fostering a deeply engaged student body that emphasizes civic responsibility and community involvement. The school community benefits from its proximity to these institutions of higher learning, which often provides students with unique opportunities for collaborative projects and access to collegiate resources. With a focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, Amherst Regional High School balances a challenging pedagogical approach with a supportive atmosphere designed to celebrate the individual identities and achievements of its diverse student population.
816
Total Students
72.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amherst Regional High
Demographic Student Count
White443
Hispanic149
Black62
Asian93
Two or More52
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    443 (55.4%)
  • Hispanic
    149 (18.6%)
  • Asian
    93 (11.6%)
  • Black
    62 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    52 (6.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Amherst-Pelham
Phone: (413)362-1701
Website: http://arps.org/arhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 193
Grade 10 197
Grade 11 231
Grade 12 189
Ungraded 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Amherst Regional High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9193
Grade 10197
Grade 11231
Grade 12189
Ungraded6
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Amherst Regional High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37646.1%
Male42452%
Not Specified161.9%